The Illuminati
The Counter Culture Revolution-From Secret Societies to Wilkileaks and Anonymous
by Robert Howells
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Pub Date 18 Oct 2016 | Archive Date 15 Feb 2017
Watkins | Watkins Publishing
Description
Throughout history governments, dictators and religious leaders have fought to cling to power by either force or manipulation. To counter these there have always been secret societies and groups working in the shadows for the emancipation of humanity.
The Illuminati formed in 1776 among European Freemasons and academics with the intention of liberating humanity from physical, mental and spiritual bondage. This brought them into conflict with the ruling elite and religion, but during their brief incarnation they encapsulated the entire ethos of counter-culture into a single system of organized dissent that is still relevant today.
The term Illuminati has since become usurped by the idea of a New World Order, but their principles live on through counter-culture and the connected communities of the internet age. Hacktivits and cultural movements like Anonymous and WikiLeaks currently wage war against corrupt corporations and government agencies that try to oppress and exploit society. This book is a wake up call for all who value their liberty and privacy to join the battle to protect counter-culture before it is too late.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781780288727 |
| PRICE | US$19.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Rebecca C, Reviewer
Quite an informative and revealing read, especially for people who don't know particularly much about secret societies or the history of them. It was interesting to read about the evolution of such groups, with the development of the Internet and technology.
Librarian 311972
Howells' latest is more than simply a history lesson, although if that's what you are looking for you will surely find it here. The author, well known in all matters esoteric, covers the Illuminati's origins and subsequent subversion into the ranks of Freemasonry and traces the ever-present counter culture's desire for freedom against tyranny, as well as self-illumination, through the centuries to modern day, where it now rises up with the help of technology and digital vigilantes Julian Assange and Edward Snowden. (God bless them.) I particularly enjoyed the chapters devoted to the varying degrees of Masonry, their symbolic nature of their practices, and the purpose of the hierarchical structure of the organization. A word of warning, this material is not for the vanilla among you. It does contrive to believe in conspiracy and if one rejects that wholeheartedly then perhaps this isn't the book for you. I'd say open your mind a bit and learn something. It was a relatively fast and enjoyable read. Would highly recommend.
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